Author: Rachele Carmona

2020 VVCAL Week 14, Post 2 of 2: Vienna Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 14 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement The full 2020 VVCAL PDF pattern is up on Ravelry and Etsy! Includes entire pattern – squares, join, and border, and BOTH US and UK Terms PDFs are included. Yay!! The response has been overwhelming. I humbly thank you for your support. What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Vienna Square (this post), and Vancouver Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 14” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post …

2020 VVCAL Week 14, Post 1 of 2: Vancouver Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 14 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement The full 2020 VVCAL PDF pattern is up on Ravelry and Etsy! Includes entire pattern – squares, join, and border, and BOTH US and UK Terms PDFs are included. Yay!! The response has been overwhelming. I humbly thank you for your support. What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Vancouver Square (this post), and Vienna Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 14” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post …

Zendoodle Blanket Free Crochet Pattern – PART 2

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Welcome to PART 2 of the second free pattern of my five-blanket Linen Stitch series. Zendoodle Blanket is a pattern you may recognize. I released it in 2015, and five years later it was in need of a huge makeover as well as clarifying and simplification, so now I am re-releasing it as part of this exciting series! Here are links to the 4 parts of this free pattern: Part 1: Strip 1 Part 2: Strips 2 and 3 (This post) Part 3: Strips 4 and 5 Part 4: Strips 6-8 and Border Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee on Etsy, and Ravelry. Both square and rectangle version PDFs are included! Update: I have started a rectangle version tutorial also and it will be a 4-part series like this one! Check out Part 1! Here’s what that schematic looks like – it’s in Scheepjes Softfun ranges. Note: If you have previously purchased my Zendoodle Blanket on Etsy or Ravelry, I will send the updated PDF as soon as I am finished with …

2020 VVCAL Week 13, Post 1 of 2: Rome Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 13 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement The full 2020 VVCAL PDF pattern is up on Ravelry and Etsy! Includes entire pattern – squares, join, and border, and BOTH US and UK Terms PDFs are included. Yay!! The response has been overwhelming. I humbly thank you for your support. What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Rome Square (this post), and Shanghai Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 13” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post …

2020 VVCAL Week 13, Post 2 of 2: Shanghai Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 13 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement The full 2020 VVCAL PDF pattern is up on Ravelry and Etsy! Includes entire pattern – squares, join, and border, and BOTH US and UK Terms PDFs are included. Yay!! The response has been overwhelming. I humbly thank you for your support. What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Rome Square, and Shanghai Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 13” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post VVCAL WIP/FO …

Zendoodle Blanket Free Crochet Pattern – PART 1

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Hello, lovely! Welcome to the second free pattern of my five-blanket Linen Stitch series. Zendoodle Blanket is a pattern you may recognize. I released it in 2015, and five years later it was in need of a huge makeover as well as clarifying and simplification, so now I am re-releasing it as part of this exciting series! Here are links to the 4 parts of this free pattern: Part 1: Strip 1 (This post) Part 2: Strips 2 and 3 Part 3: Strips 4 and 5 Part 4: Strips 6-8 and Border Find this pattern in a condensed ad-free PDF for a small fee on Etsy, and Ravelry.  Update: I have started a rectangle version tutorial also and it will be a 4-part series like this one! Check out Part 1! Here’s what that schematic looks like – it’s in Scheepjes Softfun ranges. Note: If you have previously purchased my Zendoodle Blanket on Etsy or Ravelry, I will send the updated PDF as soon as I am finished with it. Thank you! Use this hashtag to keep …

2020 VVCAL Week 12, Post 2 of 2: Seville Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 12 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement The full 2020 VVCAL PDF pattern is up on Ravelry and Etsy! Includes entire pattern – squares, join, and border, and BOTH US and UK Terms PDFs are included. Yay!! The response has been overwhelming. I humbly thank you for your support. What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Madrid Square, and Seville Square (This Post) Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 12” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post …

2020 VVCAL Week 12, Post 1 of 2: Madrid Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 12 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement The full 2020 VVCAL PDF pattern is up on Ravelry and Etsy! Includes entire pattern – squares, join, and border, and BOTH US and UK Terms PDFs are included. Yay!! The response has been overwhelming. I humbly thank you for your support. What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Madrid Square (this post), and Seville Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 12” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post …

Celtic Lace Mini II Join: Official Join for the 2020 VVCAL

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Hello, lovely VVCALer! Today I am sharing a joining method that can be used on any blanket, but we are using it for the 2020 VVCAL. Note – The videos are up for this join – Part 1 / Part 2 This join is an option for you if you’re using the following 2020 VVCAL colorways: Scheepjes Catona 10g Colour Pack Scheepjes Catona “Shy Violet” colorway Scheepjes Catona “Fresh Earth” colorway Any yarn from your stash! If it’s convenient for you, I have made my Celtic Lace Join, Junior, Mini, and Mini II into PDF files and they are all 4 together in one place at Ravelry and Etsy. Celtic Lace Mini II Join This join is used on the 3 Catona yarn versions. The Stone Washed/River Washed 10g Colour pack version uses the SC, PLT join – regular or continuous join as-you-go. Your choice! There isn’t enough join/border yarn in the recommended quantity to make the Celtic Lace Mini II Join. If you want to use it, you can always buy extra join/border yarn! …

2020 VVCAL: Scheepjes Catona “Shy Violet” Colorway Version

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Hello, fellow 2020 VVCALer! I decided to create a separate post for each version of the blanket that I am posting each week. There are 5 versions, all in Scheepjes Yarns: In this post, I will document the progress of the Catona “Shy Violet” Colorway version! Here is the colorway: Blanket Information Yarn Details Scheepjes Catona 50g in the following colors: Order Yarn (Affiliate links) Find the 50g balls of Catona at one of these shops: Or you can head to the Scheepjes website to find a retailer near you! Color Layout Weekly Timeline Joining Method options coming soon!

French Braid Blanket, MEGA Version – Free Crochet Blanket Pattern

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Hello, gorgeous crafter! Today I am sharing the final installment of my French Braid Blanket. The MEGA version! Find the Mini and Mondo free crochet pattern at this blog post. You can find all 3 PDF files, the Mini, Mondo, and Mega versions in one pattern at my Etsy Shop and Ravelry Page. All 3 PDF files are included in the French Braid Blanket pattern. French Braid Blanket, Mega Square Version This pattern will be great to make blankets and sell them because some customers are looking for handmade blankets that have less of a “traditional crochet” look, and more of a modern look. French Braid Blanket, Mega Version really delivers! Use this hashtag, whether you make the Mega Square, Mondo Square version or the Mini Square version, just to keep all of the French Braid Blankets together. #FrenchBraidBlanket Pattern Includes Adjustments How to make the blanket any size How to use any yarn weight to get your desired blanket size How to make the Mega version a rectangle instead of a square Mini Version …

2020 VVCAL Week 11, Post 2 of 2: Copenhagen Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 11 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement The full 2020 VVCAL PDF pattern is up on Ravelry and Etsy! Includes entire pattern – squares, join, and border, and BOTH US and UK Terms PDFs are included. Yay!! The response has been overwhelming. I humbly thank you for your support. What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Hong Kong Square, and Copenhagen Square (this post) Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 11” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook …

2020 VVCAL Week 11, Post 1 of 2: Hong Kong Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 11 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! Announcement The full 2020 VVCAL PDF pattern is up on Ravelry and Etsy! Includes entire pattern – squares, join, and border, and BOTH US and UK Terms PDFs are included. Yay!! The response has been overwhelming. I humbly thank you for your support. What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Hong Kong Square (this post), and Copenhagen Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 11” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook …

2020 VVCAL Week 10, Post 1 of 2: Florence Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 10 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Florence Square (this post), and Istanbul Square Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 10” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post VVCAL WIP/FO pics, ask questions, post your FO pic of the old 2016 or 2018 VVCAL blanket. CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I will …

2020 VVCAL Week 10, Post 2 of 2: Istanbul Square

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Hello, and a huge welcome to Week 10 of the 2020 Vibrant Vintage Crochet-A-Long (VVCAL)! I’m so glad you’re here! What to Expect Today 2 blog posts, each with a square – Florence Square, and Istanbul Square (this post) Scroll down on the Plain Granny Square page and find the “Week 10” section to see which granny squares to make for this week Patterns include written instructions in US and UK Terms, chart, step-by-step photos, and YouTube video (US Terms). Social Media Hashtags: #VVCAL and #CypressTextiles 2020 VVCAL Quick Links 2020 VVCAL Main Information Page 2020 VVCAL Tips and Tricks Page 2020 VVCAL Ravelry ebook Motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group Post VVCAL WIP/FO pics, ask questions, post your FO pic of the old 2016 or 2018 VVCAL blanket. CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook Group – This is my main FB group (join!). Share your VVCAL progress pics in this group if you like, and I will …